About Womens Issues: Water, Fire, Quakes - Japan's Triple Tragedy

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Womens Issues Womens Issues Issues & Impact Gender Bias Movers & Shakers From Linda Lowen, your Guide to Womens Issues Maybe it's because I'm Japanese-American, but I've found it hard to break away from coverage of what's happening in Japan. So although I'm pushing at the bounds of what constitutes a women's issue, much of this newsletter is focused on Japan -- the earthquake, tsunami, nuclear disasters, and the survivors of what may be one of the worst disasters of the past hundred years. Understanding Japanese Stoicism My mother passed away five years ago and though I miss her, I'm glad she's not around to see the terrible images of disaster, death and devastation in Japan following Friday's earthquake and tsunami. A native of Japan, she moved to the US to marry my American father but her heart remained in her homeland. For her to see vast areas of the Land of the Rising Sun swept away by rising waters would have been nearly impossible to bear...Read more 'The Big Wave' Tale Remains Moving, Relevant A favorite story from my childhood became all too real this weekend as I watched TV coverage of the devastating tsunami in Japan...Read more Media Coverage of Texas Gang Rape An 11-year-old girl in Cleveland, Texas, is raped in an abandoned trailer by a gang of males ranging in age from a middle schooler to a 27-year-old. Is there any possible scenario you can envision that would cast blame on the victim?...Read more Sexism, Animal Rights & Language of Gender When chatting with a group of activists who share a common passion, you might think that everyone at the table would be equally enlightened and sensitive to key issues including gender bias...Read more Women's Issues Ads Womens Health Womens Fitness Womens Dresses Womens Clothes Womens Petite Featured Articles Economic Impact of Japan's Quake Japan Struggles to Contain Radiation Helpful Websites for Japan Earthquake Info 'Nuclear Rain' Rumors Spread in Asia Manga Artists Share Hope, Help for Japan Lady Gaga Breaks w/Target Over LGBT Issues   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Linda Lowen Womens Issues Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Womens Issues newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   How To Help Japan Non-Profits That Are Aiding Survivors Help Japan Without Being Scammed More Japan Earthquake Relief Advertisement